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Ghana's Government Seeks Court Review of Partey's Visa Denial

The Ghanaian government has initiated legal proceedings to contest the denial of a visa for midfielder Thomas Partey, with a Canadian court set to hear the case.

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Updated about 16 hours ago
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Ghana's government is taking steps to challenge the recent refusal by Canadian authorities to grant a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey.

The case is scheduled to be reviewed by a Canadian court, highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding player mobility for international competitions.

This legal action comes after Partey faced difficulties in obtaining entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Panama.

Updates

Update at 22:19 UTC on 2026-06-16

Sky Sports reported A Canadian court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal ‌by Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey after he was denied entry into the ​country for his team's game against Panama at the World Cup.

Sources: Sky Sports